Event Calendar

Be part of the weekly live TV wrestling experience with 5 Star Wrestling at the Manchester Arena. The Thursday 22 March event will be filmed LIVE for our weekly FreeSports TV show and stars some of the biggest wrestling names from around the world including former WWE superstars such as ROB VAN DAM, the 5 Star Champion JAKE HAGER (formerly known as Jack Swagger) and REY MYSTERIO in live wrestling action.

Due to a hand injury that Bret McKenzie has suffered, Metropolis Music,Chambers Touring & Flight of the Conchords regrettably announce the postponement and imminent rescheduling of the Flight of the Conchords Sing Flight of the Conchords tour. Bret and Jemaine are extremely sorry and deeply saddened that they cannot perform for their U.K. fans, who have waited so patiently.

The Grammy-nominated four-piece hail from Chicago and are one of the world’s most successful rock bands Fall Out Boy return to Manchester Arena as part of their M A N I A tour on Thursday 29 March.Tickets are on sale now and priced from £32.50 (booking and facility fees apply)

The Dancing on Ice Live UK Tour will be skating back across to Manchester Arena starring the legendary Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Kem Cetinay and Alex Beresford will join the celebrity line-up for the live ice spectacular which starts next month, alongside TV series favourites Jake Quickenden and Vanessa Bauer; Kem Cetinay and Alexandra Murphy; Max Evans and Ale Izquierdo; Alex Beresford and Brianne Delcourt; Cheryl Baker and Dan Whiston; and Alexandra Schauman.

The Courteeners will mark the 10th anniversary of their debut album with a new, fully re-recorded version of the seminal record with a massive show at Manchester Arena on Saturday 7 April . Tickets for this event are on sale now, priced from £29.50 (booking and facility fees apply).

Arcade Fire have announced a headline tour for Spring, which will see “one of the most popular and essential bands of the century” (NME) play Manchester Arena, Sunday 8 April. Support from Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Tickets on sale now, priced at £55.00 (booking and facility fees apply)

Due to overwhelming demand, Harry Styles has announced his appearance at Manchester Arena on Monday 9April, with Mabel joining him as his support act. Tickets are on sale now and priced from £45.00 (booking and facility fees apply).

The action and excitement from one of the most popular and enduring film series of all-time 2 Fast 2 Furious will come to life at Manchester Arena from Friday 13- Sunday 15 April for this ground-breaking live-arena tour. The adrenaline-fueled, two-hour show is set to be the most spectacular live arena production ever produced. Fans will be transported straight into this immersive extension of the Fast & Furious movies. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £35.00 (booking and facility fees apply).

Nashville are set to play one final time at Manchester Arena inApril . The show will feature cast members Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio also songs from the series as well as artists’ original material. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £35.00 (booking and facility fees aply)

The world's top darts players will return to Manchester Arena on the 26 April for the 2018 Unibet Premier League on Thursday 26 April, with tickets for the popular event on sale now, priced from £23.00 (booking and facility fees apply).

8 unbeaten pro- welterweights will go head to head in an exhilarating spectacle for life changing money & contracts. Charlie Sloth hosts major entertainment & performances T.B.A. Tickets for the Friday 27 April event are sale now.

Manic Street Preachers are heading to Manchester Arena on the 28 April to coincide with the release of 'Resistance Is Futile', the band have announced their biggest series of UK live shows in over a decade. Support on all dates comes from very special guests The Coral. Tickets for the concert are on sale now and are priced from £36.50 (booking and facility fees apply).

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds return to Manchester Arena on 4 May as part of their Standing On The Earth world tour. Please note there is an ID policy for this show, please read T&Cs before purchasing tickets.

Following the success of their #1 third studio album ‘Night & Day’, The Vamps will play Manchester Arena, joined on stage by Conor Maynard, on Saturday 5 May. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £12.50 (booking and facility fees apply)

Multi-million selling recording artist Bryan Adams is back and will embark on Manchester Arena on Thursday 24 May. He will perform a rip-roaring set of material from his forthcoming new album Ultimate and his enormous hits from an incredible back-catalogue including “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, “Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started”, “Summer of ‘69”, “Heaven” and more. Tickets for this event are on sale now, priced from £37.50 (booking and facility fees apply)

The world's most successful Elvis tribute artiste of all time, Shawn Klush, and the incredible Dean Z are bringing their incredible show to the Manchester Arena on Friday 25 May. Tickets are on sale now and are priced from £23.00 (booking and facility fees apply).

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet, will bring their spectacular show to Manchester Arena on Saturday 26 May as part of their World Tour. Tickets are on sale now and priced from £17.50 (booking and facility fees apply).

Following the release of his highly anticipated album Man of the Woods and his epic Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show performance, Justin Timberlake has announced his return to Manchester Arena as part of his European The Man Of The Woods Tour. Tickets are on sale now.

Legendary singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy award winner James Taylor & his all-star band has teamed up with Bonnie Raitt (and her band) to perform at Manchester Arena on Monday 9 July. Tickets on sale now, priced from £50.00 (booking and facility fees apply)

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Arena Spectacular, is back! at Manchester Arena Friday 3 - Saturday 4 August. Book your tickets now before they become extinct! Priced from £25.00 (booking and facility fees apply).

X barks the spot in the new tour PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure!” coming to Manchester Arena. It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. Tickets are on sale now.

Kevin Hart and his widely successful and massively hysterical Irresponsible Tour is coming to Manchester Arena on the Friday 31 August, tickets are on sale now, priced from £42.50 (booking and facility fees apply) Please note no phones, photos, or video will be permitted at this event. There is an age restriction on this show 18+

The greatest strength showdown of all time is back to at Manchester Arena, Saturday 15 September. This is as BIG as gets in the strongman world! The show is part of the qualifying tour for World's Strongest Man and filmed for the Giants Live TV Series which airs over Christmas on Channel FIVE. Tickets on sale now, priced from £25.20 (booking and facility fees apply).

With the imminent release of her stunning new album ‘NOW’, multiplatinum, multi-award winning Shania Twain announces an unmissable show at Manchester Arena in September 2018!- the first time Shania has toured here in 13 years! Tickets are on sale now, priced from £60.00 (booking and facility fees apply)

Jason Derulo’s European tour has been rescheduled to September 2018 as he finalises plan for his new album coming late summer. The new Manchester Arena date will now Sunday 23 September. Existing tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show. Tickets for the new date are on sale now, priced from £29.50 (booking and facility fees apply)

Kylie - the biggest selling solo artist in the history of Manchester Arena – returns to the city she says “has always welcomed me so much” to showcase tracks from her brand new album Golden on Monday 1 October.

Early Doors – Britain’s best loved pub sitcom - is back, live on stage with a brand story, all new material and the same hilarious characters. Written by and starring Manchester’s very own Craig Cash and Phil Mealey, The Grapes Pub reopens its Stockport doors for a not-to-be-missed night of fun and laughter. Tickets are on sale now.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO just ANNOUNCED a second date Saturday 6 October. More popular than ever, Jeff Lynne’s ELO have always been known for their epic live shows and with a distinct style that seamlessly and innovatively blends rock, pop and classical. Tickets will go on sale Friday 19 January 9am (booking and facility fees apply)

The Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, is delighted to be bringing his first ever live stage show Welcome to My World to Manchester Arena this autumn. This groundbreaking new show - a must for all animal lovers and fans of the TV show alike - will see Noel enlighten audiences with his incredible life story and explain how he became The Supervet we know and love. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £35.00 (booking and facility fees apply).

Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations return to Manchester Arena this November. These two bands are true icons and epitomise the Motown sound that shook the world in the 60s and continues to delight audiences, old and new. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £40.00 (booking and facility fees apply)

Nitro Circus: You Got This, featuring Travis Pastrana along with the best athletes in FMX, BMX, Scooter and Inline, comes to Manchester Arena on Thursday 22nd November.Tickets are on sale now, priced from £35.00 (booking and facility fees apply).

Human League + Very Special Guest Midge Ure’s Band Electronica are coming to Manchester Arena on Saturday 24 November. Tickets are on sale now and are priced from £38.00 (booking and facility fees apply)

Ibiza Classics is back!! Now firmly part of the live music calendar, Pete Tong along with Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra have announced their return to Manchester Arena with a brand new live show for Thursday 29 November. Tickets are on sale now (booking and facility fees apply).

Since the release of the first Star Wars movie nearly 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world. Star Wars In Concert heads to Manchester Arena on Saturday 1st December. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £32.50 (booking and facility fees apply)

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage returns to Manchester Arena to celebrate its 40th ANNIVERSARY on Sunday 2nd December. Tickets are on sale now and are priced from £43.50 (booking and facility fees apply).

Kennedy Street, 3A and Live Nation present, Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons The Farewell Tour at Manchester Arena on Thursday 6 Decemebr. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £45.00 (booking and venue facility fees apply).

Professor Brian Cox OBE returns to Manchester Arena for his live show with Robin Ince as a special guest, on Saturday 9 February 2019. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £35.00 (booking and facility fees apply).